BUILDING ENGINEER LIQUID COOLING (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 132,250,000 - 143,270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a Building Engineer - Liquid Cooling for a full-time, on-site role at 2505 Ted Bushelman Blvd, Florence, KY 41042. The position requires three to five years of LC experience and demonstrated expertise with chilled water systems, pumps, hydronic piping, and BAS/BMS controls.

EPA 608 certification is required. The role emphasizes hands-on operation, preventive and corrective maintenance, and rapid response to alarms within a 24/7 mission-critical environment.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of previous Building Engineer LC experience.
• Hands-on experience with chilled water systems, pumps, hydronic systems, heat exchangers, and BAS/BMS platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostics with temperature, pressure, and flow data.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot chilled water systems and related equipment.
• Perform routine rounds, monitor BAS/BMS alarms, and support system reliability.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and perform preventive/corrective maintenance.
• Respond to alarms and equipment failures; escalate critical issues as needed.
• Maintain logs, records, and PM documentation.
• Coordinate with vendors and ensure quality of work.
• Follow safety and environmental procedures in a 24/7 mission-critical environment.

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BUILDING ENGINEER LIQUID COOLING (FULL TIME)

• We have an opening for full time BUILDING ENGINEER LIQUID COOLING positions.
• Location: 2505 Ted Bushelman Blvd, Florence, KY 41042
• Requirement: Three to five years of previous Building Engineer LC experience. Previous liquid cooling experience is required.
• Fixed Pay Rate:$48.00 per hour

ESFM is the corporate Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) division of Compass Group USA and a Keystone member of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).

Rooted in hospitality, ESFM elevates the workplace experience as the single source of innovative FM solutions that ensure a safe, healthy, and sustainable environment. ESFM’s clients include many household names from Life Science, Technology, Oil & Gas and Manufacturing markets.

ESFM self-performs 80% of all IFM solutions provided to clients. Their portfolio of service categories includes Environment, Health & Safety, Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, Sustainability, Janitorial & Industrial Cleaning, Laboratory Support and Workplace solutions. This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees.

In 2020, ESFM (formerly Eurest Services) won the George Graves Award for Facility Management Achievement from the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA).

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Building Engineer – Liquid Cooling is responsible for the hands‑on operation, monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of critical mechanical and cooling systems within a mission‑critical environment. This role supports the reliability of chilled water and liquid cooling infrastructure by performing equipment rounds, preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and system monitoring. The ideal candidate brings strong mechanical experience with chilled water systems, pumps, hydronic systems, HVAC controls, and BAS/BMS platforms, with the ability to respond quickly and effectively to alarms, equipment issues, and changing operating conditions.

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot chilled water systems, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, hydronic piping, HVAC equipment, and associated controls.
• Perform routine equipment rounds and monitor temperatures, pressures, flow rates, differential pressures, and BAS/BMS alarms to support system reliability.
• Diagnose mechanical system issues and complete preventive and corrective maintenance using established procedures, tools, and safety practices.
• Respond to system alarms, leaks, abnormal operating conditions, and equipment failures; elevate complex or critical issues as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate operating logs, inspection records, work orders, and preventive maintenance documentation.
• Support testing, inspections, equipment startup/shutdown activities, and maintenance of critical cooling infrastructure.
• Assist with system improvements and identify recurring maintenance or reliability concerns.
• Coordinate with vendors and specialty contractors and verify completion and quality of assigned work.
• Follow all safety, environmental, operational, and site‑specific procedures while supporting a 24/7 mission‑critical environment.
• Support emergency response activities as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in building engineering, HVAC, mechanical maintenance, or critical facility operations.
• EPA 608 Universal Certification required.
• Strong hands‑on experience with chilled water systems, pumps, hydronic systems, heat exchangers, water flow, HVAC controls, and BAS/BMS systems.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical systems using operating data such as temperature, pressure, flow, and differential pressure.
• Experience in data centers, mission‑critical facilities, industrial environments, or other high‑reliability operations preferred.
• Experience with coolant distribution units (CDUs), direct‑to‑chip liquid cooling, water treatment, leak detection systems, or data center mechanical infrastructure preferred.
• Trade school, technical training, or equivalent practical experience in HVAC, mechanical systems, or facility maintenance preferred.
• Additional trade licenses or certifications may be required based on local jurisdiction, contract requirements, or scope of work.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, safety‑focused environment and respond to changing operational priorities.

Associates at ESFM are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part‑time positions offer

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal Services
• Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.